Tuesday, November 20, 2012

 
Welcome Blue Ghosts


 
         If you were a Blue Ghost and served in C Troop 7/17th Air Cavalry and F Troop 8th Cavalry during the Vietnam War, you have arrived home.
 
         This group site is meant to be a gathering place for all Blue Ghosts to share experiences, post messages, photographs and documents. You will be able to connect with other Blue Ghosts, find long lost friends and make new ones.

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From Cary Seibel, Feb 9, 2011

     Hi, Yesterday My Dad was playing around online land came across your video, "Vietnam F Troop 8th Cavalry Blue Ghost 1970" To his utter amazement, there he was in your video. His name is Bob (Robert) Brokenshire. He was the guy walking toward the camera with a towel on his waist. I don't hear much from him about Vietnam, so when he called and told me to check out the video, I was pretty surprised.Thank you so much for posting it. My brothers and sisters think it is pretty amazing to see it. Hope you are well and again thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day. Cary Seibel.


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Then and now. John in 1968 on Hawk Hill with his C-Model and in 2007 at the VHPA Reunion. Except for the scratches on the windshield, nothing has changed.







Thursday, November 1, 2012

Bryan Stomps


Blueghosts 69-70
Joe Brown did the copying from my 8mm movies. Great Job Joe.
I was only able to get 6 min loaded up but I guess this will have to do for now.
Enjoy everyone.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Vietnam War-F Troop 8th Cavalry Blue Ghost 1970




From Cary Seibel, Feb 9, 2011

     Hi, Yesterday My Dad was playing around online land came across your video, "Vietnam F Troop 
8th Cavalry Blue Ghost 1970" To his utter amazement, there he was in your video. His name is 
Bob (Robert) Brokenshire. He was the guy walking toward the camera with a towel on his waist. 
I don't hear much from him about Vietnam, so when he called and told me to check out the video,
I was pretty surprised.Thank you so much for posting it. My brothers and sisters think it is pretty 
amazing to see it. Hope you are well and again thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day. Cary Seibel.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

David Redel - Original Blue Ghost


          David Anthony Redel, 67, of Olathe, KS, passed away June 8, 2012 in his home. David was born March 12, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, to Arthur G. and Jeanne C (Hoffman) Redel. He proudly served his country, during Vietnam, in the U.S. Army for 4 years, as a helicopter pilot with the 8th CAV F Troop, Blue Ghost Squadron. David wed Felecia in 1966. David has been a resident of Olathe since 1970, and he was a parishioner at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Shawnee. Survivors include his loving wife, Felecia, two sons, David J. Redel of Olathe and Michael A. Redel of Edgerton, KS, three grandchildren, Michael, Seth, and Dylan, a brother, Arthur (Vicky) Redel , three sisters, Mary (Barry) Fritz, Nancy , and Margaret Gerber, a sister-in-law, Grace Stieferman, and several nieces and nephews. David is also survived by his 'helicopter brothers,' and 'Sysco family.' He was preceded in death by both parents, and his grandson, Joshua. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 14, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 5501 Monticello Rd, Shawnee, KS. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of David's struggle with brain cancer to beHeadStrong, Inc., PO Box 25525, Overland Park, KS 66225. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com(Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204, 913- 648-6224) D.W. Newcomer's and Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories. 
Published in Kansas City Star on June 10, 2012

Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=david-anthony-redel&pid=157984057#fbLoggedOut#storylink=cpy

Monday, February 20, 2012

Blue Ghost Reunion 2012

F TROOP 8th CAVALRY VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION

April 26 through April 28th  2012

Where: The Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center at 
2443 Highway 54 West Peachtree City, Ga 30269

Make your own reservation by using the web link:

 http://www.wyndham.com/groupevents2011/atlpt_ftroop8thcav/main.wnt

Reunion Registration Form is attached.

Hope to see you in "Hotlanta" next month.

Even if you are unable to attend, please pass the on to any "Ghosts" on your mailing list.  Perhaps they are able to attend.

I'm sure many are unaware of the planned gathering.

 
 Dick Crawley
"Blueghost Green"
F/8 Cav
Oct '70 - Oct '71
Jackson, Michigan
(517) 937-2464

Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:09:13 -0700
From: blueghostgreen
Subject: Re: Blueghosts Reunion
To: All Blue Ghosts

Yup, Brian has it correct.  Atlanta is major air hub and flights are cheaper.  I have a bunch of Blueghost Shirts and stuff to show your pride in you service with the troop.

We aren't getting any younger and it's time to reconnect and celebrate.  Hope to see all in "Hotlanta" next month.
 
Dick Crawley
"Blueghost Green"
F/8 Cav
Oct '70 - Oct '71
Jackson, Michigan
(517) 937-2464



From: Brian Stomps 

Sent:
 Thu, March 22, 2012 4:17:50 PM
Subject: Blueghosts Reunion

For every one that has made the reunions, great, I missed several, but this reunion will be great, for all those that that haven't made one now is the time to reunite with your buddies we all served with. Please reply to ALL with your comments. Bring a new Blueghosts.
See you there in Alanta.